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💠 Design Challenge Guide

Start by creating a mock project for learning. Work on it each day, whether it's a small part of the interface, a single screen, or a full flow of screens. The challenge can vary in size, but the key is to work on it consistently every day.

Combine With Other Daily Exercises

You can also combine this practice with other daily exercises. Here’s how you can structure your daily practice:

• Get a brief: Generate or select a project brief
• Find inspiration: Seek designs that align with your project. (Read Train your Design Eye)
• Adapt existing designs: Identify suitable screens, copy them, and modify them to meet your needs. (Read Copywork)

Add Constraints

Challenge yourself by setting limits—constraints push you to think outside the box and find innovative solutions.

• Design for diverse user groups (e.g., seniors, visually impaired, kids…).
• Experiment with different styles (e.g., flat, brutalist, modern, retro…).
• Apply the same screens in various contexts (e.g., sign-up screen for travel app, insurance platform, game interface…).

Designing Through Iteration

Compare and select the best option by creating multiple versions and refining your designs. This approach helps avoid attachment to a single design too early, keeping you open to new and better ideas.

• Create Variations: Duplicate your screen design and make a change, whether it's a small element or a complete layout overhaul. Repeat this process to generate numerous variations—aim for 20-30, or even 100. This breadth of options will prevent you from becoming fixated on a single design.
• Spot the Winner: Compare the variations side-by-side to identify the strongest candidate. Select that screen as your base for further refinement. Duplicate the chosen screen and continue to refine it.
• Embrace the Process: Work quickly and without overthinking. The goal is to experiment and evolve your design as you progress. This rapid iterative process keeps you open to new ideas and helps you surpass what may initially seem like the optimal solution.

Explore Ready-made Resources

Using ready-made design systems and UI kits can be a great way to experiment and learn. It’s worth trying them out to challenge yourself by modifying or enhancing them to suit your needs. You can also push your skills further by redesigning an existing product and adding new features while maintaining a consistent design style.